Money Clinics
The Centre for Women’s Economic Safety (CWES) offers free Money Clinics™ for women, non-binary and gender diverse people experiencing financial and economic abuse, or who are concerned about their finances in the context of domestic and family violence.
Read the independent evaluation of Money Clinics by Sax Institute.
Money Clinics provide independent financial safety planning and information in a one-on-one session with a qualified, female, financial counsellor who is violence- and trauma-informed. They can answer questions, listen to your concerns, or work through:
- Financial considerations when leaving an abusive partner
- Identifying if there are debts in your name (credit reports)
- Safely opening a new bank account
- Options around loans and mortgages
- Superannuation or insurance
- A budget or statement of financial position
- Financial disclosure in preparation for Family Law property settlement
For women unsure about their financial position because of a relationship, or whether or not their partner’s behaviour constitutes financial abuse or economic abuse, Money Clinics offer a free Financial Safety Check.
Eligibility
Money Clinics have no income, asset or geographic eligibility criteria, and no visa requirements.
All sessions are FREE.
Locations
Money Clinics are available to women anywhere in Australia by phone or Microsoft Teams video call. Self-referrals are welcome.
Money Clinics are also offered in person via referrals from other services in Sydney, the Illawarra, Brisbane and Melbourne.
Book Online
Make an appointment for our Money Clinics
Contact
If you have a question, or you would like to offer Money Clinics to people accessing your service, please get in touch with us by email or free call 1800 730 031.
Translating and Interpreting Service
We are working to improve equity of access to our service.
Non-English speakers can arrange to access the Money Clinics using the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National) for free. This can be noted when making a booking through this website.
To arrange an interpreter you can:
- Have someone call Money Clinics on your behalf on 1800 730 031 and ask for an interpreter. We will make the arrangements (this could take several days)
OR
- Call TIS on 131 450 and ask them to contact Money Clinics on 1800 730 031.
We can also arrange for an Auslan interpreter.
Get Help
If you’re worried you might be experiencing economic abuse, or you’re concerned about someone else, please explore the CWES Financial Safety site for information and services that may be able to help.